ZIP 69045 · Chase County

Wauneta, NE Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 69045, Wauneta, Nebraska averages $2,157/yr.

100.0%
Loss ratio
2.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#244 of 288
Nebraska rank
1
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Wauneta, NE (ZIP 69045) ranks #4,954 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,157/yr) but #1,243 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (2.94%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,157
Avg premium (2022)
#4,954
of 25,593 on premium
#1,243
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
81st
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
36/100
69045 - Wauneta, NE

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,157/yr
Avg premium, 19th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.03%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A+
6.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
8.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 69045's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,157 Higher than most more expensive than 81% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 69045. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Nebraska, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 69045; crosshairs: Nebraska averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1529.0$2095.3$2661.5$3227.7$3793.90.1%2.0%3.9%5.8%7.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 69044 · Trenton $1,632/yr · 2.65%
  • ZIP 68503 · Lincoln $1,879/yr · 1.84%
  • ZIP 68505 · Lincoln $1,932/yr · 2.00%
  • ZIP 69360 · Rushville $1,994/yr · 3.03%
  • ZIP 68510 · Lincoln $2,032/yr · 2.00%
  • ZIP 68508 · Lincoln $2,087/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 68922 · Arapahoe $2,117/yr · 2.11%
  • ZIP 68788 · West Point $2,141/yr · 3.81%
  • ZIP 69045 · Wauneta (this ZIP) $2,157/yr · 2.94%
  • ZIP 69336 · Bridgeport $2,164/yr · 2.68%
  • ZIP 68781 · Tilden $2,177/yr · 2.25%
  • ZIP 68640 · Genoa $2,200/yr · 2.22%
  • ZIP 68739 · Hartington $2,221/yr · 1.49%
  • ZIP 68776 · South Sioux City $2,239/yr · 2.07%
  • ZIP 68864 · Palmer $2,261/yr · 7.37%
  • ZIP 68632 · David City $2,271/yr · 1.48%
  • ZIP 68873 · Saint Paul $2,291/yr · 2.73%
  • ZIP 68305 · Auburn $2,301/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 68466 · Wymore $2,329/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 68516 · Lincoln $2,340/yr · 2.51%
  • ZIP 68463 · Weeping Water $2,351/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 68956 · Kenesaw $2,374/yr · 3.05%
  • ZIP 68361 · Geneva $2,387/yr · 2.88%
  • ZIP 69140 · Grant $2,391/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 68455 · Union $2,405/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 68313 · Beaver Crossing $2,421/yr · 5.56%
  • ZIP 68731 · Dakota City $2,435/yr · 1.81%
  • ZIP 69024 · Culbertson $2,451/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 68767 · Pierce $2,455/yr · 1.53%
  • ZIP 68025 · Fremont $2,463/yr · 2.84%
  • ZIP 68822 · Broken Bow $2,472/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 68527 · Lincoln $2,501/yr · 3.60%
  • ZIP 68045 · Oakland $2,524/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 68836 · Elm Creek $2,536/yr · 2.82%
  • ZIP 68349 · Elmwood $2,550/yr · 3.55%
  • ZIP 68122 · Omaha $2,591/yr · 2.15%
  • ZIP 68031 · Hooper $2,615/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 68758 · Newman Grove $2,627/yr · 2.97%
  • ZIP 68065 · Valparaiso $2,655/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 68845 · Kearney $2,668/yr · 3.21%
  • ZIP 68046 · Papillion $2,696/yr · 2.31%
  • ZIP 68044 · Nickerson $2,730/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 68358 · Firth $2,798/yr · 2.45%
  • ZIP 68133 · Papillion $2,855/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 68523 · Lincoln $2,906/yr · 2.04%
  • ZIP 68059 · Springfield $2,978/yr · 1.65%
  • ZIP 68008 · Blair $3,079/yr · 2.62%
  • ZIP 68430 · Roca $3,194/yr · 2.76%
  • ZIP 68130 · Omaha $3,240/yr · 3.16%
  • ZIP 68069 · Waterloo $3,691/yr · 3.22%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,157/yr
Above-median premium
-9.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
100.0%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
19.12%
Avg severity: $11,283
Nonrenewal Rate
2.94%
Above-median nonrenewal rate

Data Snapshot: ZIP 69045 (Wauneta, NE)

Homeowners in ZIP 69045 (Wauneta, NE) pay an average of $2,157 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. That is 21% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 81st percentile nationally. Compared to the Nebraska state average of $2,473, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #244 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium. The closest-priced peer within Nebraska is Madison (ZIP 68748) at $2,164, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 100.0%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 69045. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 19.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,283. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.94%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 69045 have fallen by 9.3%, ranging from $2,157 to $2,377 with a five-year average of $2,244, an annualized rate of -2.4% per year.

Chase County's FEMA NRI score is 6.7 (Very Low), only the 7th national percentile and #67 of 79 Nebraska counties - 78% below the state mean 29.7. Leading mapped hazard remains Hail. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 8.0. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 69045 Compares

vs National Average
$2,157 vs $1,776
21% above national avg
vs Nebraska Average
$2,157 vs $2,473
13% below state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 69045, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,157
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 69045.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,377 -
2019 $2,318 -2.5%
2020 $2,170 -6.4%
2021 $2,200 +1.4%
2022 $2,157 -2.0%

Softening premium path for ZIP 69045 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,244
Premium Range
$2,157 - $2,377
Annual Change Rate
-2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Chase County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 69045 via FIPS 31029. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
6.7
Very Low · 7th national percentile
In-state county rank
#67
of 79 Nebraska counties · state mean 29.7
Top mapped hazard
Hail
Expected annual loss $1,718,224

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 8.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Nebraska NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a lower-NRI ZIP (Chase County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 69045: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Nebraska. County hazard context (Chase, NRI 6.7) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,157/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (2.94% here).

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 69045?
ZIP 69045 (Wauneta, NE) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,157 per year as of 2022, in the 81st percentile nationally, #244 of 288 ZIPs in Nebraska. Premiums have changed -9.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wauneta, NE?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 69045: a claims frequency of 19.12% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.94%, against a loss ratio above 100% (100.0%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 69045 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 69045 lands in the 81st percentile: its $2,157/yr average is 21% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 69045?
Insurers decline to renew 2.94% of policies in ZIP 69045 in Nebraska.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 69045 over 5 years?
ZIP 69045 premiums spanned $2,157 to $2,377 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,244. The annualized change rate is -2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 69045 compare to the Nebraska state average?
ZIP 69045 runs 13% below the Nebraska state average ($2,473/yr vs this ZIP's $2,157/yr), ranking #244 of 288 tracked ZIPs in Nebraska by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 69045?
County NRI 6.7 (Very Low) covers ZIP 69045 via Chase County FIPS 31029. In-state rank #67 of 79; national percentile 7th; hazard Hail.

What to do with ZIP 69045

This ZIP's premiums run at the 81st national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.